Scott Speedster Gravel 30 orange

The "Speedster Gravel 30 orange" model from Scott from 2023 is a versatile gravel bike that is characterised by its robust construction and high-quality equipment. With a price tag of EUR 1899, it offers an attractive combination of performance and value.

The frame of the Speedster Gravel 30 is made of double-butted 6061 aluminium and features SCOTT gravel geometry. The internal cable routing and the preparation for the Syncros fender kit contribute to a tidy and functional design. The permissible total weight is 120 kg, while the bike itself weighs in at 10 kg.

The bike is suitable for people between 195 cm and 205 cm tall, making it an ideal choice for taller riders. The braking system consists of Shimano BR-RX400 hydraulic disc brakes both front and rear, complemented by Shimano SM-RT70 CL 160 mm brake discs. This combination ensures reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The gearing of the Speedster Gravel 30 is provided by the Shimano GRX RD-RX400 20-speed drivetrain. The shift levers are also from Shimano (GRX ST-RX400 Disc), which enables precise and smooth gear changes. The front derailleur is a Shimano GRX FD-RX400-F, and the crankset consists of PRAXIS Alba GR CL47 with a 48/32 T chainring combination. The sprocket is a Shimano CS-HG500 10-speed with a gradation of 11-34 T, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X10 chain.

The bike's fork is the Speedster Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc with an eccentric carbon head tube, which provides additional stiffness and comfort. The bottom bracket is a PRAXIS M30-BSA. The handlebar is a Syncros Creston 2.0 X made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm, while the stem is a Syncros RR2.5 with a length of 113 mm.

The wheels consist of Syncros Race X25 disc rims with 28 spokes both front and rear. The hubs are Formula Team II CL Disc 28 H, and the tyres are Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance in size 700x45C, which provide excellent grip and riding comfort.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino Regular 2.5, mounted on a Syncros RR2.5 seatpost measuring 27.2/300 mm. Further technical data includes a reach of 403 mm, a stack of 627 mm, a seat tube length of 610 mm, a top tube length of 594 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 203 mm, a chainstay length of 439 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 71 mm, a fork pre-bend of 50 mm, a standover height of 869 mm, a fork insertion height of 399 mm and a wheelbase of 1071 mm. The bottom bracket height is 283 mm.

Overall, the Scott Speedster Gravel 30 orange offers well thought-out and powerful equipment that is suitable for various riding conditions and is impressive both on and off the road.